Title: The House on the River - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32458395&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The House on the River Riverfront vacation home with kitchen, near Texas State University ## Photo gallery for The House on the River ![Property grounds - The House on the River (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/w6000h3582x0y0-a5a78af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The House on the River (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/20946850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - The House on the River (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/667455ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The House on the River (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/35cb358d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - The House on the River (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/5b28b52a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The River House Retreat, nestled on the beautiful San Marcos River under a canopy of pecan and cypress trees. This serene getaway features a full kitchen, washer, dryer, three bathrooms, and plenty of space for relaxation with its large deck and covered pavilion by the river. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122760 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The House on the River The river house retreat is the perfect place to get away from it all. The two and a half acre lot is located on the beautiful San Marcos River, nestled under a canopy of pecan and cypress trees. It's your ideal home base for Texas State events, river fun and outlet shopping. We are a short drive from Austin so keep our property in mind for F-1 Circuit of the Americas, SXSW, ACL Fest & more! AMENITIES Amenities include a full kitchen (stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and cookware), a washer, dryer and three bathrooms. The main attraction of this property is the river and beautiful yard. The house features one large master bedroom with a king bed and en suite bathroom. Upstairs has one small bedroom with a queen size bed, and one large room with three full size beds and one twin bed that allow for dormitory style sleeping. There is also a bathroom upstairs with a newly installed tub/bath combo. The main living area has a large sectional which seats 4 people, along with 2 other chairs. The second entertaining area which is located off of the kitchen has 2 couches with reclining seats. . Both rooms have smart TV's. and DVD players. The house offers a deck off the back of the house for relaxing as well as a large covered pavilion down closer to the river with a BBQ pit and large smoker. We have several long folding tables to place food, as well as a picnic table for seating. The cement bank allows for easy access to the river via a triangle metal swing or ladder. You will enjoy sunbathing or reading your book on the floating dock. FOR THOSE WITH CAT ALLERGIES: Though there are no cats living in the house, the property is home to five felines friendly felines, who are known to show up in the backyard for some impromptu petting. HOUSE RULES: \--> Please read before booking with us! CHECK IN / CHECK OUT Check in after 2 pm. Check out 11am. We'll happily accommodate special requests whenever possible. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS Non-negotiable. Please don't even bother asking. QUIET HOURS Since this is a residential neighborhood, we ask that you please keep noise levels at a minimum throughout your stay, and that you especially observe quiet hours after 10 p.m. and before 8 a.m. NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS If more than the number of registered guests arrive, you will be asked to leave. Per VRBO policy, YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED WITHOUT A REFUND. Booking with us means you agree to All Things. Do us both a favor and book only if you find our rules acceptable. The short term rental city ordinance requires that no more than 12 people be allowed to stay on the property during the rental. We have limited driveway space so all cars must fit in the driveway and cannot be parked out on the street. WE WILL NOT RENT OUT TO COLLEGE STUDENTS looking to have a party and violate noise ordinances or damage property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking outside is permitted. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,760 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121210000/121209300/121209283/072b41dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonder World Retreat Heritage - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning CA $416 CA $919 total includes taxes & fees Jan 23 - Jan 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=121209283&PinnedHotelID=121209283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121220000/121217500/121217412/febe43d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonder World Retreat Heritage - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=121217412&PinnedHotelID=121217412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118400000/118398900/118398878/40b1dbb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cozy Corner, Historic 1929 4-bedroom house in charming San Marcos. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as River House Retreat San Marcos River House Retreat River Retreat San Marcos The River House Retreat Marcos The River House Retreat San Marcos The River House Retreat Private vacation home The River House Retreat Private vacation home San Marcos ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Rio Vista, a neighborhood in San Marcos. Quail Creek Golf Club and Three Dudes Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East. San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. [Visit our San Marcos travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Marcos.dx6647) [View more Vacation homes in San Marcos](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Marcos-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6647-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.88087%2C-97.93334&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RQMMCPmFXEXfeBqm4pCdxD6of8o=) San Marcos, TX ### What's nearby - ![Rio en el bosque con arboles en paisaje natural](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239106/0086f77e-d004-43ad-bf53-18979a580ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rio Vista Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - San Marcos River 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - San Marcos City Park 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Texas State University 8 min walk \- 0.8 km - Strahan Coliseum 12 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - San Marcos Station 18 min walk - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) 36 min drive ### Restaurants - Industry 2 min drive - Herbert's Taco Hut 6 min walk - Chimy's 1 min drive - Toma Taco 2 min drive - Sean Patricks 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The House on the River pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The House on the River? ### What time is check-out at The House on the River? ### Where is The House on the River located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The House on the River Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 61 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend retreat It would be hard to ask for a better gathering spot for friends and family! Great place for a cookout by the river ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey C. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise away from home! What an amazing property! I wish we could have extended our stay! We could not have asked for more, the house was amazing and the grounds and river access were icing on the cake. Our host Jennifer was so helpful and available for any questions.If you want to stay in a home that has a rich history and more character than a cookie cutter hotel, this is the place for you! We hope to return the next time we are in San Marcos! ##### Casey C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dwain A. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The location is perfect, the weather cooperated! Just perfect for family / friends quiet get together. LOTS of space inside and by the San Marcos River. ##### Dwain A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Neil F. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great River House This house was perfect for our group of guys. Not fancy but the location and big yard along the river were perfect. ##### Neil F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mykel-Anne B. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place in San Marcos, Tx This place is AMAZING! The location is so close to downtown, but feels like a little piece of paradise on the river! All the feels of home. We will definitely be back on all our visits to San Marcos, Tx! We are so thankful we found it and it was available! Couldn’t have been more happy with it! ##### Mykel-Anne B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike C. Nov 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### True Spirit of San Marcos This property is an example of the spirit and soul of San Marcos. In mid town, close to everything, 2 acres of pecan tress and cypress, deer and of course frontage to the River between Sewell Park and Rio Vista. If you want the real deal in San Marcos this is it!! Property Manager and Owner is just fantastic!! ##### Mike C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2024 Weekend on the Riviera Communication with home owner was easy and pleasant. She was pleasant and kind and she wanted to make sure we had everything we needed. We all loved this house. It was comfortable and well stocked with all that's need for a fun reunion of 11 , 1976 high School girlfriends. There was plenty of room for all of us. I can't wait until we return for our 2025 "Weekend on the Riviera " ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Al R. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great potential right in the river. Location was wonderful. River access was convenient. Back yard was amazing! We saw little deer every day, along with squirrels, and lots of birds. House was quirky and cool as heck, however….. Very old house, with central AC and window units. It was warm while we were there, so they all had to run the entire time. The master bedroom unit had a strange clicking sound that was very annoying while trying to sleep. The house DESPERATELY needs a deep cleaning. Everything had layers of dust on it. The window units were full of dust. Every window was dirty. Back patio was cluttered, with many places that had standing water for mosquitos. Coy pond was just sad. The house is very old, and I get that. It just needs a lot of work and cleaning to make it the perfect little spot. We met the owner and she was very nice. I hope they take this review with the spirit it was written, not to be mean, but as constructive criticism. We are fairly regular vacation renters, and this was not worth what we paid. All this being said, we would love to stay here again IF we knew it was cleaned and repaired. ##### Al R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan C. Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was fantastic - super responsive, friendly, and helpful. The property was perfect. Fantastic location, lots of space, and exactly what we were hoping for! Will absolutely book again next time we’re in the area!! ##### Megan C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabella H. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip Beautiful property! ##### Sabella H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy F. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful yard. Great location. Very comfortable. Complete kitchen. It had all we needed. Thank you for an enjoyable experience. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/89832622-5ba8-48e6-b7b3-347f64ffb115-1753711037614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Nancy F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaqueline C. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful family vacation It was such an amazing home! Had everything we needed comfortably slept everyone the yard is large and beautiful and gave plenty of space for the kids to play. The pavilion was excellent it provided shade, while the adults bar b que and prepared the food. Eagerly waiting for another trip here ##### Jaqueline C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela M. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Property is beautiful. House has everything we needed. Thanks for a great time. ##### Angela M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen C. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time, Great Place Awesome spot, a little antiquated but overall had all we needed! Would recommend! ##### Stephen C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam G. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this property The authenticity of this charming home with the contents of decades of life there is something that cannot be staged or reproduced. The nostalgic feel is priceless. Our group of all ages loved it and didn't want to leave. The Green Family. ##### Pam G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel H. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Perfect spot for anyone looking to spend time on the river. Really helpful host and a great experience. ##### Samuel H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon K. May 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Our Visit We had an amazing time!! The house is a little dated, but the yard and river access made up for that!!! ##### Sharon K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Paul F. Sep 14, 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness #### River house Great property with river access. Old house with the need for a deep clean. ##### Paul F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew S. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I've stayed here twice this place is AMAZING. It truly has Waterfront access, massive backyard, lots of hangout areas gazebos covered areas barbecue grills nicely manicured yard. Again direct River access. Maybe a mile from downtown? Maybe. HEB right across the neighborhood Street. Great place for a get together with several people, even families. It's rustic. It's interesting. Just all around. Great place to stay. I plan on coming back every year for the foreseeable future. ##### Matthew S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke T. Feb 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Lake stay This house is great for family and friend reunions. We rented in the winter for a fishing tournament on the river and all said we are going to try and come back in the summer when you could really experience the property more. Great for kids too ##### Brooke T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Christina V. Jun 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great river house Lots of space in the home, and access to river is ideal! It’s what your looking for ##### Christina V. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew W. Jun 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BOYz trip After spending days of our lives floating past this home, it was a dream come true to stay here. The house and property were beautiful and it was the perfect place to stay for a large group. The host was very accommodating and friendly. I can’t wait to come back here again. ##### Matthew W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra S. May 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay! We loved the house and property! Jennifer was an excellent communicator and provided lots of details when I asked questions before our stay. It was great to be right on the river - the house and yard were the perfect place for our family to gather. The house has a lot of character and the property is gorgeous - we would lover to go back - thank you Jennifer! ##### Debra S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen T. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is an absolutely beautiful 2.5 acre property right on the river between Sewell Park and City Park. The house has a unique Spanish style vibe with room to sleep 12 in beds and loaded with just about everything you need. We brought a pump and got 15 tubes at HEB (which is 4 minutes away). The property has kayaks and an area to load and unload then making it super easy. The ladder and floating dock were also very convenient. The train goes by several times a day/night but I found it to be charming. My family of five had a great time and we’ll definitely be back! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b501d522-9300-48b2-93ea-b2aa8b1399fe-1750180907533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/49509a7c-38fc-42d1-85ed-7a5b765fb21a-1750180907563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kristen T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichol S., College Station, Tx Aug 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River Paradise! My friends and I had a wonderful weekend get-a-way staying at Rio Vista! This house provided plenty of sleeping space for the 12 of us along with the ability to jump right into the River from the backyard. We will definitely be back! ##### Nichol S. 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